Health & Safety Officer

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Swindon is looking for a proactive Safety Officer to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. Key responsibilities include providing safety advice, supporting risk assessments, and managing audits. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and wellbeing. A willingness to undergo training like First Aid is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills and confidence working with all kinds of people.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Willingness to train — including First Aid and IOSH/NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Give clear, practical safety advice to staff across the college.
• Support audits, risk assessments and safety checks.
• Help deliver essential H&S training like First Aid and Evacuation Warden.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 2 English, Maths and ICT

Job description

Are you passionate about keeping people safe and creating a positive, secure environment? We’re looking for someone who’s proactive, curious, and ready to make a real impact across our campuses.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll be right at the heart of ensuring our college is safe, compliant, and welcoming. From supporting staff with risk assessments and training, to helping manage site audits, trips, equipment checks and wellbeing assessments, you’ll make a big difference to the everyday experience of students and staff.

What you’ll do:

• Give clear, practical safety advice to staff across the college
• Support audits, risk assessments and safety checks
• Help deliver essential H&S training like First Aid and Evacuation Warden
• Maintain accurate safety records and support incident reporting
• Work closely with Estates, curriculum teams and others to keep our sites safe

What we’re looking for:

• Great communication skills and confidence working with all kinds of people
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, can‑do attitude
• Ability to stay calm, organised and focused in busy moments
• Willingness to train — including First Aid and IOSH/NEBOSH
• Level 2 English, Maths and ICT (or willingness to achieve)
• A genuine commitment to safety, wellbeing and safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.